What happens when you visit a dog shelter and find the perfect pet? In this episode, Andrew tells the story of adopting his new dog, O'Wall. Listen as he explains how he and his wife chose their new pet, went through the adoption process, and helped their dog settle into her new home. You'll hear about visiting shelters, picking the perfect name, and why O'W ... Show More
Nov 22
Simplified Speech #233 – Ethical dilemmas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about ethical dilemmas. They share everyday tricky situations, like splitting a restaurant bill, switching airplane seats, and seeing someone cheat on a test. You will hear how they think through hard choices, weigh pros ... Show More
32m 26s
Nov 15
Chatterbox #341 – Talking about frustration
Do you ever feel frustrated after a bad day at work, a test, or a long commute? In this Chatterbox episode, join Andrew and Anna for a conversation about frustration and how to talk about it clearly in English.
In this lesson, you will learn how frustration is different from a ... Show More
38m 43s
Jan 2025
#309 Emphasising with Cleft Sentences
<p>Cleft Sentences are an area of English grammar that is used in daily conversation, but isn't often taught. <br/><br/>I don't know many things, but what I am knowledgable about is English! (There's an example!)<br/><br/>In this episode, I first explain two of the ... Show More
37m 1s
Oct 4
English Listening Practice: 1-Hour Real Story | Improve Your English – Speak Fluently (A1A2) Podcast
In this powerful 1-hour episode, you’ll hear a real, meaningful story told in slow, clear, and simple English. It’s perfect for A1–A2 level learners who want to improve their listening skills, build vocabulary, and speak English more fluently and confidently. ✅ What you’ll get in ... Show More
41m 39s
Apr 2025
Updates: Daniel Kahneman, new euro, Rust movie
<p><strong>Today's story: </strong>In this episode, you'll hear updates from several recent Plain English stories. Daniel Kahneman, who wrote the book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" died at age 90. What wasn't reported at the time: he went to Switzerland to end his own life. Plus, the ... Show More
16m 36s
Aug 2019
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 45
<p>Hi, there this is Harry, welcome back to my English podcast where I try to help you improve your English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through short sentences. The sentence I have for you today is - Teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg sailed from Plymouth in ... Show More
6m 23s